Is this a herb?

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Is this a herb?
« on: May 03, 2011, 21:23 »
Anyone have a clue what this is? I have some on my plot and it has been planted between some bricks. It has a very strong smell.
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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2011, 21:41 »
I thinnk it's an artemesia

Wormwood

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_vulgaris

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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2011, 07:07 »
Well it should be easy to tell which of those it is by the smell then. At first I agreed Lovage, but on seeing Aunty's picture I'm not so sure it isn't Wormwood. :)

If you pick a leaf and rub it, Lovage is quite celery-like and Wormwood is distinctively aromatic/perfumey! You'll certainly be able to tell the difference. You could confirm this by tasting a tiny bit. :)
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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2011, 09:37 »
Thanks for the replies.
It doesnt smell like celery at all, the smell is very strong and perfumey :)
So looks like it could be wormwood, need to find out what wormwood is now.

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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2011, 09:48 »
Ummmm doesnt look like i will have much use for it. Will rip that up later. Thanks again :)

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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2011, 23:40 »
I love worm wood and others of the artemisia family.  I grow them in my flower boarder at home.  I love the smell.  I can smell it in my mind whan I just see their picture ::)

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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2011, 23:43 »
Take it home to your garden !!!!!

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Re: Is this a herb?
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2011, 06:23 »
It does have a lovely aroma, its good in a border. :)



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